26984 words

executing

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
present participle of
2
to kill someone as a legal punishment:

Examples:

He was executed for murder.
3
to do or perform something, especially in a planned way:

Examples:

to execute a deal/plan
The whole play was executed with great precision.
4
If you execute someone's will, you deal with that person's money, property, etc., according to the instructions in it:

Examples:

Your family lawyer can advise you regarding who might be best to execute your will.

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